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Arizona Pro Arte is accepting scores until December 1, 2013 from national and international composers for its Call for Scores project. The work will be performed at Tempe Center for the Arts on the same concert as Beethoven's Seventh Symphony.

Romanian pianist Bogdan Ota signed with newly created artist management firm Bogdan Ota Management. The company, based in the United States, will be instrumental in managing and developing the artist’s presence in North America and beyond.

Jason Seed, Chicago composer will join leading period instrument group and event co-presenter, the Baroque Band, to premiere his re-imagined Bach composition as part of the 21st Century Brandenburg Project at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA).

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After receiving entries from around the world, today Arizona Pro Arte announced the top three entries; all submitted by female composers.

'Evolution' - The Growing Diversity of Music - Five Stellar Events Friday, November 30 - Friday, December 7, 2012 at Various Venues in New York City - Featuring Lara St. John, Valerie Coleman and Over 100 Contemporary Composers

Sharon Ruchman of Washington, Conn. has released her fourth CD of original compositions in four years' time. Ruchman's new "Textures" CD follows her 2011 CD "Remembrance", her 2010 CD "Arrival of Spring", and first CD "Sharon Ruchman Chamber Music".

Sarah Bruce Kelly reveals the true life story behind Vivaldi’s music & his relationship with opera singer Annina Giro in her new novel “Vivaldi’s Muse,” winner of the Tyler R. Tichelaar Award for Historical Fiction sponsored by Reader Views.

Composer Sandeep Khurana recites Shri Hanuman Chalisa in his newly composed musical work, "Shri Hanuman Chalisa, Symphony of Sacred Chants", an album entirely based on western harmony and orchestration.

Tues, Nov. 22nd at 6 p.m. pacific / 9 p.m. eastern - on KSAV.org - A 90 Minute Special presenting the worldwide broadcast premiere of songs about New York. Guests include the song's composer Kenneth Laub, Arranger, conductor, pianist, Vinnie Falcone.

“The Coast – A Collaboration,” an evening of photography, music and poetry featuring Charles Sobczak, a Sanibel writer, and his son, Logan Sobczak, a composer, will take place at BIG ARTS Phillips Gallery Thursday, November 10, at 7:30 p.m.

Music platform Load.CD is introducing a Job Catalogue. Now both music professionals looking for a job and music employers can publish their adverts online

Arizona Pro Arte is accepting scores until December 1, 2013 from national and international composers for its Call for Scores project. The work will be performed at Tempe Center for the Arts on the same concert as Beethoven's Seventh Symphony.

This is a communiqué about Margaret Maria's upcoming album release. "Enchanten Rising" is Margaret's second full-length record and will feature her signature soundscapes coupled with soaring cello melodies.

Romanian pianist Bogdan Ota signed with newly created artist management firm Bogdan Ota Management. The company, based in the United States, will be instrumental in managing and developing the artist’s presence in North America and beyond.

Jason Seed, Chicago composer will join leading period instrument group and event co-presenter, the Baroque Band, to premiere his re-imagined Bach composition as part of the 21st Century Brandenburg Project at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA).

The legendary music artist, hip hop music producer and composer will be in the Celebrity Spotlight with Drew Pillow @ Urban Indie Radio-Los Angeles 1/17/2013 @ 8pm (PST) with an encore 1/19/2013 @ 8pm (PST).

Celebrate with the American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers

Ever wondered how someone might go about composing music with rapidly deteriorating hearing? Beethoven, one of the greatest composers of all time, did just that with amazing results. Read more about this extraordinary man in this bitesize biography.

After receiving entries from around the world, today Arizona Pro Arte announced the top three entries; all submitted by female composers.

'Evolution' - The Growing Diversity of Music - Five Stellar Events Friday, November 30 - Friday, December 7, 2012 at Various Venues in New York City - Featuring Lara St. John, Valerie Coleman and Over 100 Contemporary Composers

Sharon Ruchman of Washington, Conn. has released her fourth CD of original compositions in four years' time. Ruchman's new "Textures" CD follows her 2011 CD "Remembrance", her 2010 CD "Arrival of Spring", and first CD "Sharon Ruchman Chamber Music".

Innovative composer Alex Ross-Iver has teamed up with Gisli Kristjansson and Eliza Newman to release his single, 'Fire Inside', on 27th November 2012.

New York-based composer, filmmaker, director and solo performer Mikel Rouse announces his 30th release, "Boost|False Doors," available for purchase on May 1 via ExitMusic.

Marco Gomez directs collection of transformational stories from Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown.

Sarah Bruce Kelly reveals the true life story behind Vivaldi’s music & his relationship with opera singer Annina Giro in her new novel “Vivaldi’s Muse,” winner of the Tyler R. Tichelaar Award for Historical Fiction sponsored by Reader Views.

Lyricist, Composer, Singer, concert pianist, rockandroll icon, businessman, concert artist, husband of over 50 years, father, grandfather...Neil Sedaka has done it all and has done it superbly. See him on "Singing Legends" on sampod website.

“Endless Numinous String Ensemble”, Sandeep Khurana’s new music release early this year, is his first music album in the genre of Western Classical Modern Symphony music.

With nearly 30 feature film and numerous television credits to his name, composer Cody Westheimer has been tapped to provide the theme music for Major League Soccer (MLS) on NBC and the new NBC Sports Network.

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The January 2012 issue of "Fanfare" magazine, one of the most-respected music review magazines, features an interview, as well as reviews, of the original compositions of classical music composer and pianist, Sharon Ruchman of Connecticut.

Composer Sandeep Khurana recites Shri Hanuman Chalisa in his newly composed musical work, "Shri Hanuman Chalisa, Symphony of Sacred Chants", an album entirely based on western harmony and orchestration.

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Russell Garcia, Renowned Composer/Arranger/Conductor, Dies in Kerikeri, New Zealand at 95 April 12, 1916 – November 20, 2011

Tues, Nov. 22nd at 6 p.m. pacific / 9 p.m. eastern - on KSAV.org - A 90 Minute Special presenting the worldwide broadcast premiere of songs about New York. Guests include the song's composer Kenneth Laub, Arranger, conductor, pianist, Vinnie Falcone.

Jazz composer and artist extraordinaire Roy Ayers will be Mark Riley’s guest on BBC 5 Live’s "Up All Night" program during the “New York Talks” segment, 8:30pm-9:30pm EST, on Saturday, November 12, 2011.

The catalogue of the Swiss-based music-platform www.load.cd lists now an impressive number of 75'000 sheet music, all for immediate download

SFCMP announces the TenFourteen Project: ten works commissioned from an international group of distinguished composers. The works will be performed in San Francisco during the 2014-15 season, under the direction of Artistic Director Steven Schick.

One-woman show by Kathleen Shimeta adds flair to the upcoming Women in the Arts Conference

“The Coast – A Collaboration,” an evening of photography, music and poetry featuring Charles Sobczak, a Sanibel writer, and his son, Logan Sobczak, a composer, will take place at BIG ARTS Phillips Gallery Thursday, November 10, at 7:30 p.m.

Announcing a first-of-its-kind, free-to-enter competition that gives every aspiring composer a shot to score a new show’s title theme. The contest gives the up-and-comer a chance to catch the ear of Oscar award-winning maestro Michael Giacchino...

Score available on varese sarabande november 1st

Cinematique Instruments turns 2 offers - for a limited period - 6 special INSTRUMENT PACKAGES that were specially compiled by friends of them: Frank Lebeouf, Guy Sigsworth, Jumpel, Theodore Shapiro, Rene Dohmen and David Buckley. Save up to 50%!

Music platform Load.CD is introducing a Job Catalogue. Now both music professionals looking for a job and music employers can publish their adverts online

Marc Hoffman to perform at Ashe Civic Center

Jed Distler reprises “110 for 911,” a solo composition incorporating “Tower Two,” a collective poem by 110 poets including Adrienne Rich, Anne Waldman, Galway Kinnel. Sun., Sept. 11, 2011, 3pm, The Jazz Gallery, 290 Hudson St., New York City.

The Greatest Movie Ever Sold Hits Aug 23 Son of Morning Hits Sept 13 There’s Something Wrong with Aunt Diane Named HBO’s Highest Rated Doc in Five Years!

HBO’s Highest Rated Doc in Five Years!!!

Our expert, Julie Ann Segal, from Metropolitan Interiors reviews one of her favorite artwork pieces by artist Susan Giannantonio "Subito".

Award-winning composer Christopher Lennertz assembled members of Beastie Boys, Beck, Pearl Jam, Jane's Addiction, and The Dave Matthews Band for the "Horrible Bosses" score. The soundtrack will be released July 5th, the film opens July 8th.

Second installment of flagship Hollywood Series adds world-class Brass to award-winning Strings for pure Hollywood magic

Contemporary composer Jeremy Koontz is playing here at the gallery brand new music inspired by the paintings of artist Tess Muth. Come join us on June 10 at 7 pm for a wonderful fusion of art and music and enjoy free wine and appetizers.

Music composition and sound design company Ithaca Audio Ltd have launched a new weekly series of soundscapes available to download and use for free under a creative commons license.

Paul Kikuchi, Seattle drummer and music educator known for his invented instruments, will deliver the address at West Sound Academy’s tenth commencement exercises on Thursday, June 9, 2011.

The San Francisco Contemporary Music Players announce their 2011-2012 season.

Gary Dalkin calls the book and CD “charming.”

Catch the world premiere of one of the world's most performed living composers

The highly regarded composer will embark on a tour of the US with her string quartet for concerts as well as live on air promotional stops at radio stations who are supporting her “Porcelain“ and “Embers” releases.

A Better Community For All Healing Creativity gratefully offers Healing Circle Music™ donated by Composer Paul Lloyd Warner as a gift, without commercial benefit, concerned about the well-being of the people and survivors of natural disasters.

For the fifth year running, the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) has presented Adelphi University Assistant Professor of Music Sidney M. Boquiren with an ASCAPLUS Award for 2010-2011.

df|MG Records releases multi-award winning composer David Frederick's score to the film - "Romeo and His Juliet" by up and coming Director Davis Northern.

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